Church of Agios Dimitrios in Aiani

Just 2 kilometres from Aiani stands the Byzantine church of Agios Dimitrios, dating from between the 11th and 13th centuries. Originally serving as the katholikon (main church) of a monastery, the three-aisled basilica preserves an inscription in the sanctuary bearing the names of monks, offering valuable evidence of its monastic past. As you step inside, you will discover surviving frescoes that reveal different layers of artistic expression, with some dating back to the period of the church’s construction and others belonging to the 15th and 16th centuries. Standing as a quiet witness to centuries of faith and devotion, Agios Dimitrios invites you to discover a place where history, architecture, and sacred art come together.